HB 1083 New Hampshire House · 2026 Regular Session

requiring the disclosure of the source of certain political donations in state elections.

HB 1083 requires individuals or organizations making large independent political expenditures to disclose the original source of the funds. Specifically, it applies to those spending over $500,000 supporting/opposing a gubernatorial candidate or over $50,000 total for other state offices (executive council, state senate, or state representative). These entities must file an itemized report with the Secretary of State listing each original contributor's name and address. The bill targets transparency in campaign finance by revealing who ultimately funds significant election-related spending. It does not change existing contribution limits but mandates disclosure for high-value independent expenditures.
Bill status failed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Last action Feb 19, 2026
Floor votes · House Feb 19, 2026

How they voted

99100
Passed · 24 other
Total votes 223
Feb 19, 2026
D Democratic107
1 Yea 99 Nay 7
92% Nay
I Independent2
1 Yea 1
50% Yea
R Republican114
97 Yea 1 Nay 16
85% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 19, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (99-100-24)
house
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Committee
Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 7 P. 31
lower
Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Election Law HJ 1 P. 5
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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